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Burnout isn’t normal. Disconnection isn’t destiny.

We’re rewriting the rules, with art, heart, and evidence-based healing that builds strong, connected communities.

14/02/2026

Sublime!

11/02/2026

Today we remember a man who never had the chance to grow old, yet somehow never grows old at all.

11 February 1935

Today would have marked the 91st birthday of Gene Vincent.

Born Vincent Eugene Craddock in Norfolk, Virginia, he became one of the original architects of rock and roll. At just 21, he recorded Be-Bop-A-Lula, a song that travelled far beyond its time and place. What followed was not just a career, but a cultural imprint.

My father lived intensely. He worked through pain, physical limitation, and personal struggle, yet stepped onto stages across the world with a presence that could not be ignored. The leather, the limp, the raw vocal edge. It was not manufactured. It was lived.

He did not reach 91.

But here is the truth. Some lives are measured in length. Others are measured in impact.

Ninety-one years on from his birth, his music still plays. His influence still echoes through artists who may never have met him, yet carry his sound in their bones. And through the Gene Vincent Foundation, his legacy is not nostalgia. It is movement. It is purpose. It is a commitment to ensuring that creativity becomes a pathway to resilience for others.

Today is not only about remembering who he was.

It is about recognising what endures.

Happy 91st Birthday, Dad.

Your voice is still heard.

09/01/2026

Exciting News!

Next Wednesday 14th January 2026, the Virginia State Senator, Bill DeSteph will introduce to the Virginia General Assembly, Bill No. SJ19, ‘Commemorating the Life and Legacy of Gene Vincent’.

You can see and track its listing using the following link.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SJ19/text/SJ19

09/12/2025

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

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06/10/2025

Big shout out to my sister, Melody! Why? Just because!

02/10/2025

We’ve just reached 500 followers! Thank you to you all for your continuing support. It means the world to us and we could not have come this far without you.

Here is something powerful to think about:
If each of our 500 followers donated just £1, together we could fund a free 2-hour therapeutic art workshop for 12 people who are struggling with their mental health. That is 12 lives given space to breathe, heal, and find freedom from heavy thoughts and fears.

Now imagine the impact if each person gave £10 – that would mean 120 people supported on their healing journey.

There is power in numbers, and when we work together, dreams really do take shape. ✨

Please donate today and help us build momentum.
Every pound makes a difference.
https://www.genevincentfoundation.com

Thank you for being a part of this movement! 🙏🤗🎨🎶🎵🎶

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17/09/2025

Beyond Brushstrokes – The Art of Living

At the Gene Vincent Foundation, our flagship project is more than a programme – it is a movement of healing, creativity, and connection.

Beyond Brushstrokes is designed to support adults experiencing poor mental health, including anxiety, depression, and the silent weight of isolation. Through expressive art workshops, group dialogue, and reflective practice, participants are invited to explore their inner landscapes, rediscover their strengths, and create new pathways towards resilience.

Each brushstroke becomes a language of its own, one that speaks when words are too heavy. Beyond the canvas lies the deeper work: the building of confidence, the nurturing of self-expression, and the courage to share one’s story within a safe and supportive community.

We have applied to a number of major funding pots so we can deliver this programme at scale and reach those who need it most. While we wait for those decisions, the support of our community is vital. Every donation, large or small, helps us to lay the foundations, provide materials, and ensure safe spaces where transformation can take place.

This flagship project represents the very essence of what GVF stands for: transforming pain into possibility, loneliness into belonging, and creativity into a powerful tool for change.

We believe art is not just about making something beautiful, it is about reclaiming the art of living.

✨ Where potential awakens, creativity flows, and resilience grows. ✨

Donate now – and be part of the change. https://www.genevincentfoundation.com/

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16/09/2025

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

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13/09/2025

Su***de by Death and The Art of Belonging

When we speak of su***de, it is not simply an “act.” More often, it is the outcome of layers of pain…childhood wounds left untreated, cycles of addiction, the numbing grip of alcohol, the crushing weight of disconnection. Studies tell us that children who endure abuse are two to three times more likely to attempt su***de in adulthood. Alcohol and drugs complicate more than half of all su***des, particularly in young people. Behind each statistic is a human life, carrying a story too heavy to bear alone.

This is why the words we choose matter. Committed su***de carries the weight of blame, a phrase historically bound up with criminality, moral judgement, and sin, shaped by religious doctrine. But when someone dies by su***de, it is rarely a single, isolated decision. More often it is the final step in a long journey of pain, shaped by trauma, silence, or the pull of substances that numb before they destroy. To say died by su***de is to honour the truth: behind every loss is a human being who carried more than they could bear.

At the Gene Vincent Foundation, through our flagship programme Beyond Brushstrokes ~ The Art of Belonging, we are creating spaces where silence can give way to expression, where pain can find voice through art, and where isolation can be softened by community. Because belonging saves lives.

As we reflect during National Su***de Prevention Month, let us remember: every person carries a story we cannot see. A kind word, an open heart, a safe space to create - these small acts may tip the balance between despair and hope.

For those we have lost, we grieve. For those who are struggling, we stand with you. For all who seek belonging, we continue this work.

https://www.genevincentfoundation.com/

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11/09/2025

🎶 Blue Plaque Campaign to Honour Gene Vincent 🎶

We are thrilled to announce that the Gene Vincent Foundation CIC is launching a campaign to have an official Blue Plaque erected for Gene Vincent (1935–1971), the pioneering Rock ’n’ Roll singer, musician, and the original Rockabilly who brought us Be-Bop-A-Lula, Race with the Devil, and so much more.

Gene Vincent’s influence shaped generations of music and inspired countless artists. His legacy deserves permanent recognition here in the UK, where his music found one of its most passionate audiences.

A Blue Plaque is not just a marker on a wall; it is a lasting tribute to someone whose work transformed culture and history. We believe Gene’s story and contribution to Rock ’n’ Roll more than earns this honour.

💙 How you can help:

Share this post and spread the word.

Join our campaign updates (follow the Groups page on our landing page).
👉 https://www.genevincentfoundation.com/group/gene-vincent-blue-plaque-campaign/discussion/04b097f1-b466-4193-9234-71547939d180

Support the Gene Vincent Foundation CIC, helping us take this project forward.

Together, we can ensure Gene’s name and legacy live on, inspiring future generations and cementing his place in history where it belongs.

👉www.genevincentfoundation.com

10/09/2025

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we are reminded of the importance of building safe and creative spaces where people can find connection, healing, and hope.

The Gene Vincent Foundation CIC is proud to be piloting a new programme, Beyond Brushstrokes, designed by Sherri Vincent under her Beyond the Wave platform. This arts-based therapeutic project has been created specifically to support men experiencing poor mental health, including anxiety and depression. Through creative expression, reflective practice, and supportive group environments, Beyond Brushstrokes seeks to reduce isolation, build resilience, and empower participants to explore healthier coping strategies.

We are currently awaiting confirmation of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to launch this pilot. With their support, and yours, we can not only deliver this project to those most in need, but also generate a strong evidence base that will allow it to be adapted and scaled for wider communities.

On this day of global awareness, GVF stands in solidarity with all who have been affected by su***de. We believe that through art, compassion, and community, we can begin to change the narrative and offer new pathways to hope.

Please donate now…and let’s make a difference!

https://www.genevincentfoundation.com/

✨ Where potential awakens, creativity flows, and resilience grows.

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09/09/2025

999….So another day begins for which I AM so grateful. Let the alchemy begin.

What will you be doing today that turns lead into gold?

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